by Louis Kraus | Nov 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
“YOU SHALL NOT UTTER A FALSE REPORT” (Exodus 23:1) This verse is also rendered as “You shall not accept a false report” (Psochim 118A This prohibition bans the the speaking of or accepting of evil speech.
by Louis Kraus | Nov 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
TAKE HEED CONCERNING THE PLAGUE OF LEPROSY (Deuteronomy 24:8) Sifri explains that this verse refers to Lashon Hora (Evil Speech) which is punishable by the infliction of leprosy.
by Louis Kraus | Nov 7, 2025 | Evil Speech/Verbal Abuse, Uncategorized
“BEFORE THE BLIND DO NOT PUT A STUMBLING BLOCK” (Leviticus 19:14) This verse prohibits us from placing a spiritual stumbling-block in the path of others. If someone causes another to sin, he violates this prohibition. By speaking or listening to Evil...
by Louis Kraus | Nov 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
“BEWARE LEST YOU FORGET THE LORD YOUR G-D” (Numbers 8:11) This prohibition is against being conceited. One who ridicules others is generally motivated by a felling of superiority. If he were aware of his own faults, he surely would not deprecate others....
by Louis Kraus | Nov 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
“YOU SHALL NOT PROFANE MY HOLY NAME” (Leviticus 22:32) Do not speak G-d’s name in vain.
by Louis Kraus | Nov 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
“YOU SHALL NOT HATE YOUR BROTHER IN YOUR HEART” (Leviticus 19:12) Do not speak in a friendly manner about someone to his face and then speak badly about that person behind his back.
